Hydraulic engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hydraulic engineer gender statistics
15.4% of hydraulic engineers are women and 84.6% of hydraulic engineers are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Hydraulic engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Hydraulic engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,895
Female income
$84,304
Hydraulic engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hydraulic engineer positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of hydraulic engineers are female.
Hydraulic engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 2011 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2012 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2014 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2015 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2016 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2017 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2018 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2020 | 83.30% | 16.70% |
| 2021 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
Hydraulic engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hydraulic engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Hydraulic Engineer | 85% | 15% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Hydraulic engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hydraulic engineers is White, which makes up 68.9% of all hydraulic engineers. Comparatively, 14.9% of hydraulic engineers are Asian and 8.4% of hydraulic engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.9%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Hydraulic engineer race
| Hydraulic engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Hydraulic engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how hydraulic engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hydraulic engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.09% | 3.28% | 12.76% | 6.04% |
| 2011 | 76.15% | 3.28% | 12.54% | 6.34% |
| 2012 | 76.59% | 3.51% | 11.70% | 6.67% |
| 2013 | 76.16% | 2.76% | 13.20% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 74.18% | 2.86% | 14.31% | 7.09% |
| 2015 | 74.66% | 3.11% | 12.93% | 7.68% |
| 2016 | 72.69% | 3.30% | 14.02% | 8.27% |
| 2017 | 73.41% | 2.59% | 13.74% | 8.20% |
| 2018 | 74.19% | 2.90% | 13.37% | 7.43% |
| 2019 | 72.65% | 3.14% | 13.88% | 7.71% |
| 2020 | 69.14% | 2.85% | 15.38% | 9.06% |
| 2021 | 68.88% | 3.20% | 14.88% | 8.39% |
Hydraulic engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hydraulic engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hydraulic engineers have the lowest average salary at $77,432.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,010 |
| White | $83,051 |
| Black or African American | $77,432 |
| Asian | $82,383 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,785 |
Average hydraulic engineer age
See how the average age of hydraulic engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hydraulic engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Hydraulic engineer age breakdown
The average age of hydraulic engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hydraulic engineer population.
Hydraulic engineer age breakdown
| Hydraulic Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Hydraulic engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for hydraulic engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of hydraulic engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hydraulic engineers by degree level
| Hydraulic engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hydraulic engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hydraulic engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $103,980 annually. With a Master's degree, hydraulic engineers earn a median annual income of $95,380 compared to $83,503 for hydraulic engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,503 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,980 |
Hydraulic engineer employment statistics
Most hydraulic engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hydraulic engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hydraulic engineers work.
Hydraulic engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Hydraulic engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the hydraulic engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hydraulic engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hydraulic engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 11% |
Hydraulic engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for hydraulic engineers are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Hydraulic engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Hydraulic engineer turnover and employment statistics
Hydraulic engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hydraulic engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hydraulic engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hydraulic engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average hydraulic engineer tenure
The average hydraulic engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 394 hydraulic engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hydraulic engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hydraulic engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hydraulic engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 76,104 |
| Hydraulic Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Project Designer, Transmission And Distribution Engineering | 6.39% | 113,287 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
Similar hydraulic engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 76,104 |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Project Designer, Transmission And Distribution Engineering | 6.39% | 113,287 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
Foreign languages spoken by hydraulic engineers
The most common foreign language among hydraulic engineers is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- French, 11.8%
- Vietnamese, 5.9%
- Dari, 5.9%
- Hindi, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Hydraulic engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Vietnamese | 5.9% |
| Dari | 5.9% |
| Hindi | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
